LIQUIDICE: LinkIng and QUantifying the Impacts of climate change on inlanD ICE, snow cover, and permafrost on water resources and society in vulnerable regions
Recognizing the crucial role of snow, ice, and permafrost in the global climate system, the LIQUIDICE project brings together expert cryospheric observers and modelers to reassess the past and future impacts of climate change on vulnerable regions. The project focuses on the Greenland ice sheet, permafrost areas, and key climate-sensitive locations across the Alps, Norway, High Mountain Asia (HMA), and Svalbard. The project will deliver dataset on snow water equivalent and surface reflectivity (albedo) from Earth Observation data, assessments of model resolution and coupling impacts on climate predictions, improved projections of freshwater fluxes from glaciers, ice caps, and the Greenland ice sheet to oceans and sea-level rise, hydrological simulations for water availability in High Mountain Asia, a framework to assess water discharge risks in climate-sensitive regions, and socio-economic analyses on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for water resource management.
Objectives/Mission
LIQUIDICE aims to:
- Reassess climate-induced changes over the past and next century, analyzing their impacts on glaciers, ice sheets, and permafrost ecosystems.
- Develop harmonized, high-quality datasets from satellite Earth Observation (EO) and ground stations to enhance climate monitoring.
- Improve and test ice sheet and glacier models by integrating them with Earth System Models (ESMs) for better climate predictions.
- Enhance process understanding of cryospheric changes to inform policy and scientific research.
- Support socio-economic strategies by providing clear, transparent assessments of water resources, hydropower potential, and climate-related risks.
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CONTACT:
| Project Coordinator: | Bartłomiej Luks |
| Project Manager | Agnieszka Kowalik |